Annibale Carracci

Italian 18th Century

Associated Names
Italian 18th Century

Artist

The image is a portrait sketch of a man with a distinctive facial structure. His features include deep-set eyes, a prominent nose, and slightly pursed lips. He has short, wavy dark hair and wears a dark coat with a white collar. The portrait features textured shading. The background has horizontal line patterns and the inscription "ANIBAL CARAS PICTOR" at the top.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and engraving on laid paper, laid down

  • Credit Line

    Gift of John O'Brien

  • Dimensions

    overall (trimmed to plate mark): 13.2 x 10.7 cm (5 3/16 x 4 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1994.3.2

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

John O'Brien, New Haven; gift to NGA, 1994.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

upper center in plate: ANIBAL. CARAS. PICTOR.

Wikidata ID

Q75124810

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